Posted 18 March 2011

Japan Tsunami Appeal On PSN

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It’s been over a week since the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, inflicting serious loss of life and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. The Japanese people, together with support and compassion from the global community, are beginning what will be a long recovery process.

Sony Computer Entertainment’s headquarters are located in Tokyo, and so we’ve heard firsthand of the disaster’s impact from our colleagues and friends. As we here in Europe watch the tragic events that continue to unfold, you might be left thinking, “Is there any way I can help?”

Sony Corporation is aiding the recovery through financial contributions and donating radios, batteries and other equipment that can be used in the relief efforts. Today we’re making it possible for you to contribute directly to the earthquake and tsunami recovery efforts through a medium you’re already quite familiar with – the PlayStation Network.

You can make donations in the amounts of €2, €5, €10, €20 from your wallet in the PlayStation Store. With your donation, you’ll get a free Sunrise Blossom Theme for your PlayStation 3. In order to make a donation, click on the ‘Japan Tsunami Appeal’ banner on the homepage of the PlayStation Store or via the latest category.

It’s important to note that your contributions will go directly to the British Red Cross, part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – Japan Tsunami Appeal. Every penny and cent will go to the fund, which supports emergency relief and recovery efforts, including deploying personnel, sending relief supplies and providing financial resources.

Many gamers in particular feel a special bond with Japan, even if they’ve never traveled there personally. Its ingenuity and innovation have shaped our industry, and its culture and style have spread to communities across the world.

Please join us now in helping the Japanese people during this great time of need. Together we can have a significant impact on the relief process.

“Many GAMERS in particular feel a special bond with Japan, even if they’ve never traveled there personally. Its ingenuity and innovation have shaped our industry, and its culture and style have spread to communities across the world.”

That touched a nerve right there becuase.. your spot on. Im a ‘Sony Man’ now like, but have always been a ‘Nintendo Boy’ at heart. From growing up with the Mario & Zelda games its hard to let them go. We never had the Internet & TV like it is now, back then, so it was part of our family life (even my Grandmother at one point bless her – 88yrs old \m/) So we appreciate the good stuff that ALL of these companies (past & present) have given us over the years.

It doesn’t matter what console you prefer playing on or what controller you ‘like best’, we’re all gamers at the end of the day.

Anyways. Game related babble out of the way, i was shocked when i finally watched the news and seen the amount of damage thats been done over in Japan – the Red Cross with...

“Many GAMERS in particular feel a special bond with Japan, even if they’ve never traveled there personally. Its ingenuity and innovation have shaped our industry, and its culture and style have spread to communities across the world.”

That touched a nerve right there becuase.. your spot on. Im a ‘Sony Man’ now like, but have always been a ‘Nintendo Boy’ at heart. From growing up with the Mario & Zelda games its hard to let them go. We never had the Internet & TV like it is now, back then, so it was part of our family life (even my Grandmother at one point bless her – 88yrs old \m/) So we appreciate the good stuff that ALL of these companies (past & present) have given us over the years.

It doesn’t matter what console you prefer playing on or what controller you ‘like best’, we’re all gamers at the end of the day.

Anyways. Game related babble out of the way, i was shocked when i finally watched the news and seen the amount of damage thats been done over in Japan – the Red Cross with the help of PSN will definitely get a contribution from this side of the screen & for those that cant contribute for what ever reason but would like to help, fly this on your Clan Tag next time your on COD – P4J (Pray 4 Japan)